Wilderness Travel 2018 Catalog of Adventures

In Patagonia TIERRA DEL FUEGO AND THE MOUNTAIN SPLENDOR OF CHILE AND ARGENTINA

Wilderness Travel has been exploring Patagonia for 40 years, and we know this magical realm at the “uttermost ends of the earth” like no other company! Our signature journey to both the Argentine and

Chilean sides of Patagonia explores the secluded bays of Tierra del Fuego along the Beagle Channel, and the stupendous granite-and-glacier realms of Paine and Fitzroy, two of the mountain master- pieces of the world. In Argentina’s Los Glaciares National Park, we’ll hike spectacular trails below the spires of the Fitzroy Massif, and we cross into Chile’s phenomenal Paine National Park, with its azure lakes and unique wildlife, for hikes below the soaring granite monoliths of Torres del Paine. Historic estancias and lodges, many of which are exclusive to our groups, welcome us along the way. Days 1-3 Buenos Aires / Ushuaia / Tierra del Fuego After exploring Buenos Aires, we fly to Ushuaia on the Beagle Channel, where our explorations include a Zodiac ride, coastal hikes, and a visit to a Magellanic penguin colony. Days 4-7 Los Glaciares National Park Up-close perspectives of Fitzroy (11,703') and the slender granite pinnacle of Cerro Torre (10,280') are the thrill of our hikes in this famed park. We hike to deep blue Laguna Torre, with Cerro Torre soaring directly above it, and through forest and steppe environments on the Pliegue Tumbado trail for a spectacular and unconventional 360-degree view of the Cerro Torre and Fitzroy massifs.

“A perfectly designed itinerary. Every day, every lodge, every meal, every experience was (unbelievably) better than the day before. Thank you for this phenomenal

travel experience.” Kathie D., Belle Isle FL

Right: From every angle and in every light, Patagonia is one of the most spectacular realms on the planet. PHOTO: MARTIN HARVEY Days 11-16 Paine National Park, Chile Chile’s Torres del Paine National Park is one of the scenic wonders of the planet. Our lodges give us great access, with several hikes starting right outside our front door, including a classic hike through the Ascencio Valley to the base of the three giant monoliths of the Paine Towers. Depart on Day 16 from Punta Arenas. Days 8-9 Estancia Helsingfors / Los Glaciares National Park From our historic lodge, Estancia Helsingfors, we hike through beech forests to stunning Lago Azul for magnificent Fitzroy views, with possible sightings of native Patagonian wildlife, from guanacos to rheas. Day 10 Moreno Glacier / Lago Argentino / Calafate Crossing rolling Patagonian pampas to turquoise Lago Argentino, we follow a boardwalk trail near the 20-story-high ice wall of the Moreno Glacier, with its icebergs calving right into the lake—the sounds are as amazing as the views.

HIGHLIGHTS • Enjoy Patagonia’s full wonder in the world-famous national parks of Los Glaciares (Argentina) and Paine (Chile) • Choice of hiking options on many days • Explore remote islands and bays of Tierra del Fuego • Historic accommodations, including Estancia Helsingfors, a former sheep ranch DETAILS • 16-day trip begins in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and ends in Punta Arenas, Chile • 15 nights hotels and lodges • All meals included except 1 lunch and 1 dinner Nov 26-Dec 10* Dec 17, ’17-Jan 1, 2018 Dec 19,’18-Jan 3,2019 Jan 2-17, 2018 Jan 4-19, 2019 Jan 6-21 Jan 8-23 Jan 11-26 Jan 13-28 Feb 4-19 Feb 3-18 Feb 8-23 Feb 7-22 Feb 12-27 Feb 11-26 Mar 2-17 Mar 1-16 *Special Event, see page 16 DATES Nov 11-26, 2017 $8195 (13-15 members) $8595 (10-12 members) $8995 (6-9 members) Single supplement: $1650 Internal airfare: $490 (subject to change) Iguazú Falls extension: from $920 TRIP LEVEL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 10 hiking days on moderate to steep trails, 5-8 hours a day, altitudes below 5,000 feet TRIP COST FALL 2017 / SPRING 2018

EXTEND YOUR ADVENTURE

Start your journey with an exploration of Iguazú Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that stretches between Argentina and Brazil and plunges hundreds of feet into a mist-shrouded subtropical landscape. It’s one of the most stunning natural wonders in the world!

HOUGAARD MALAN BILL ABBOTT

NICOLE ABBOTT

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